Five Ukrainian servicemen killed in Donbas over 24 hours

The overall combat situation in eastern Ukraine remains tense; the number of attacks decreased but there’s no ceasefire, either.

According to the staff of the counter-terrorism operation, a tough fight took place near Krymske, where Ukrainian troops fought militants for eight hours straight. At least four militants were killed; however, four government servicemen also lost their lives in that skirmish. The emplacements near Krymske also came under 82 mm mortar fire; the enemy also fired small arms.